Current Affairs - National - Discussion

Coal India Limited (CIL), in collaboration with the National Scheduled Tribe Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the holistic development of tribal students studying in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). The initiative focuses on four major areas: digital access, career mentorship, menstrual hygiene management, and teacher capacity building. CIL will provide digital infrastructure such as desktops, UPS systems, and tablets, while also supporting career guidance programs and exposure visits. Additionally, the project includes health interventions like sanitary napkin vending machines and teacher training workshops. This MoU is strategically aligned with the goals of inclusive education, equity, and social empowerment, especially in coal-bearing and tribal-dominated regions.